Practice Definition & Meaning
practice
- noun
- a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern"
- systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect"
- translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism"
- the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired"
- knowledge of how something is usually done; "it is not the local practice to wear shorts to dinner"
- verb
- carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions; "practice law"
- learn by repetition; "We drilled French verbs every day"; "Pianists practice scales"
- engage in a rehearsal (of)
- avail oneself to; "apply a principle"; "practice a religion"; "use care when going down the stairs"; "use your common sense"; "practice non-violent resistance"
- engage in or perform; "practice safe sex"; "commit a random act of kindness"
"Practice" in song lyrics
See how practice is used in real songs:
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"Stealth tactics precise without practice"
4th Pyramid f/ Akrobatik, C-Rayz Walz — Fantazmic -
"Galactus'll tear these whack rappers for practice"
7L & Esoteric f/ KARMA — Psychohistorians -
"Capture good reason, teach us to practice"
9th Prince f/ Frukwan — Ladies & Gentlemen
Words that rhyme with practice
Usage tips for "practice"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "practice" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for practice to find words that pair well.
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- What does practice mean?
- a customary way of operation or behavior; "it is their practice to give annual raises"; "they changed their dietary pattern" systematic training by multiple repetitions; "practice makes perfect" translating an idea into action; "a hard theory to put into practice"; "differences between theory and praxis of communism" the exercise of a profession; "the practice of the law"; "I took over his practice when he retired" knowledge of how something is usually done
- What part of speech is practice?
- Practice is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does practice have?
- Practice has 10 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).